Awarded on: 2000-09-21
Andre Chartier,Wyoming, Ont.
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
For many years, Andre Chartier has quietly helped his friends and neighbours by organizing surprise birthday parties, fixing decks and shovelling snow. As a long-time member of his union's entertainment committee, he has organized annual picnics, Labour Day parades, childrens' Christmas parties, a blood drive and, since 1995, support for the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Hamper program for families in need.